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discreet

adjective

/dɪˈskriːt/

Meaning

careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to keep something confidential or avoid embarrassment

She was discreet about the details of their conversation.

discreet silence

cautious, tactful, careful, prudent, diplomatic

careless, reckless, indiscreet

discreet manner, discreet silence, discreet charm, discreet glance

causing problems; troublesome; difficult to deal with

Fair and impartial; dealing fairly and equally with all concerned.

Relating to a mother; showing motherly qualities such as care and protection.

Relating to or denoting glands which secrete hormones directly into the blood.

deviating from what is normal or expected; abnormal

Placed apart from other people or things; private and quiet.